Orthopedic Manual Therapy Orlando

Meet the Team: Why Pursuit Has the Best Orthopedic Manual Therapy in Orlando and Winter Garden

Not all physical therapy is the same — and if you’ve spent time searching for orthopedic manual therapy in Orlando, you already know that. The letters after a clinician’s name matter. They represent years of additional residency and fellowship training beyond a standard Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and they’re the difference between a generic treatment plan and a clinician who can find the root cause of your pain and resolve it. At Pursuit Physical Therapy, our team delivers some of the most advanced orthopedic manual therapy Orlando has to offer. Here’s a closer look at the clinicians behind our Orlando and Winter Garden locations.

Two Fellowship-Trained FAAOMPT Specialists: The Highest Level of Orthopedic Manual Therapy in Orlando

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) fellowship is one of the highest levels of manual therapy training a physical therapist can achieve. It requires advanced coursework, mentored clinical practice, and rigorous examination well beyond entry-level licensure — and it’s the credential to look for when you’re searching for true orthopedic manual therapy in Orlando. Pursuit is proud to have two FAAOMPT-credentialed clinicians on staff: Dr. Thomas Eberle, PT, FAAOMPT completed his DPT, an orthopedic residency, and his AAOMPT fellowship through the Ola Grimsby Institute. He’s a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and the immediate Past-President of the Florida Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Eberle is also an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine, where he teaches orthopedic physical therapy, and he owns and teaches continuing education through his own company, the Florida Institute of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. He’s certified in dry needling and kinematic taping, and has presented hundreds of research and educational lectures nationally and internationally. Dr. Mario Urdaneta-Moncada, PT, FAAOMPT brings that same fellowship-level expertise to our Winter Garden location, with a specialty focus on orthopedics, BPPV, and concussion management. Having two fellowship-trained manual therapists on one team is rare — most practices in Orlando don’t have even one.

A Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Leading the Practice

Pursuit’s founder, Ron Miller, DPT, OCS, Cert DN, is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) — a credential awarded by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties to clinicians who demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical skill specifically in orthopedic physical therapy. Ron built Pursuit on the belief that patients deserve hands-on, one-on-one care from clinicians who’ve invested in the highest levels of training available in the profession. That standard shapes how every clinician at Pursuit is trained and how every plan of care is built.

Advanced Training in Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, and Shockwave

Every clinician at Pursuit brings advanced training in orthopedic manual therapy, and our team also carries specialized certifications in dry needling and shockwave therapy. That means whether you’re dealing with a stubborn case of frozen shoulder, chronic tendinopathy, sciatica, or a nagging sports injury, you have access to a full toolkit of evidence-based, hands-on treatment options — not a cookie-cutter exercise sheet. This combination of skilled orthopedic manual therapy, dry needling, and shockwave is a big part of why patients searching for orthopedic manual therapy in Orlando choose Pursuit instead of settling for standard outpatient PT.

Sports Performance Specialists for Athletes

If you’re an athlete, you need a clinician who understands sport-specific demands, not just general rehab. Dr. Shelbi Lynne and Dr. Will Deiss are Pursuit’s sport performance specialists, with a focus on manual therapy for athletes. From weekend warriors to competitive athletes, Shelbi and Will build treatment plans designed to get you back to your sport faster and more resilient than before.

Experience the Difference at Pursuit

When you’re searching for orthopedic manual therapy in Orlando, credentials matter — and Pursuit’s team is built around them. Two fellowship-trained FAAOMPT specialists. A board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist. A full team trained in orthopedic manual therapy, dry needling, and shockwave. Dedicated sport performance specialists for athletes. This is what it looks like to work with the best orthopedic manual therapy Orlando has to offer. Call now to schedule your evaluation: Pursuit Orlando 1004 Delridge Ave, Orlando, FL 📞 (407) 494-8835 Pursuit Winter Garden 1620 Daniels Rd, Suite 130, Winter Garden, FL 📞 (407) 335-0403